New Delhi, June 6. External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, during a meeting with his Nepali counterpart Shishir Khanal in the national capital on Saturday evening, said India and Nepal are closely cooperating to maintain security along their long and open border. Also, both the countries have always stood by each other in times of crisis.
A pleasure to meet FM Shisir Khanal #Nepal and his delegation today. @shisir
A detailed discussion on our unique partnership, including on development cooperation, connectivity, energy, especially hydropower development, education, health, capacity building, digital, culture… pic.twitter.com/k42FIdOhvL
—Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) June 6, 2026
Nepalese Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal is on a 3-day visit to India.
It is noteworthy that Nepali Foreign Minister Khanal is on a three-day visit to India on Friday to strengthen bilateral relations. The visit is aimed at improving relations between the two countries amid the controversy arising out of Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s comments on the border dispute.
Dr. Jaishankar said that the relationship between the two countries is built on a strong foundation of vibrant people-to-people ties, cross-border connectivity and shared cultural and religious traditions. Both countries share a ‘special’ relationship and the focus should be on decisively taking the relationship forward to realize its full potential.
Following up on the productive meeting with FM Shisir Khanal @shisir #Nepal: :
Handed over virtually 72 health facilities & 12 cultural heritage projects under Reconstruction Program post 2015 Earthquake.
Jointly launched the linkage between @UPI_NPCI #India and National… pic.twitter.com/J5hvzDLrTc
—Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) June 6, 2026
Jointly launched the linkage between The External Affairs Minister conveyed his best wishes for the success of the new Government in Nepal and said that there is a strong synergy between the objectives set by the Government of Nepal and India’s initiatives in Nepal. He said bilateral relations have steadily developed in areas such as trade, commerce, investment, energy, development cooperation, education, disaster relief and culture. Today both the countries also have the opportunity to make progress in startups, AI, information technology, renewable energy and other new areas.
My opening remarks at meeting with FM Shisir Khanal @shisir of Nepal.
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—Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) June 6, 2026
India is Nepal’s most important partner: Shishir Khanal
Shishir Khanal said that India is the most important partner of Nepal and Nepal has given top priority to India. He said that Nepal and India are not just two countries but stakeholders of a glorious ancient civilization. He also expressed gratitude to India for fuel and fertilizer supplies amid the West Asia crisis.
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